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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.14, 37,193.45 and 15,623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.14, 37,193.45 and 15,623.51 is: 21,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.14 : 37,193.45 = 15,623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.14/37,193.45 = 15,623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.14x = 37,193.45 × 15,623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.14x = 581,091,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,091,973.92/26,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.74

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